Adolescence Flashcards
(37 cards)
what age range is adolescence and what are the main changes
11-21 physical, emotional and cognitive changes
how long is the growth spurt
3 years
what causes the growth spurt
sex and growth hormones
what age is the growth spurt in girls and boys and what is it influenced by
10 yrs girls and 12 yrs in boys race, genetics, bodyweight
what are the increases in a growth spurt
weight, height, skeletal mass and body comp
what is the average in body fat before adolescence and what does it increase to
15 20% in girls and 10% boys
what is the increase in cm in girls and boys and weight gain
20-25 25-30. 12 years girls and 14 years boys
what is the increase in lean body mass in females
44
what is the increase in body fat in girls 15-16
120
how much of peak bone mass is acquired in adolescence
1/2 and most rapid growth in adolescence by 18 yrs 90% adult skeleton mass formed
when does skeletal mass peak and what is it effected by
25-35 and hormone changes, exercise and smoking
what are the types of adolescence and what must the individual face
early, middle and late and must face a conflict
what is early adolescence
11-14, dramatist changes, want to fit in
what is middle adolescence
15-17, separation from parents
what is late adolescence
18-21, identity and moral beliefs, appreciate impact of behaviour on later life
what are the significant needs in adolescsnecs
body and nutrient needs, increase skeletal mass and body fat, excessive diets, FAD diets and meal skipping
what is energy influenced by
what age are protein requirements highest and what if it is insignificant
girls 11-14 and boys 15-18- insufficient reduces growth, delayed puberty and reduced lean body mass
what is the % of fat
what is the % of carbs and good source of
function of fibre and what are the fruit and veg intake levels
what type of vitamin is D and what is function and what % teen girls have sub-optimal status
what is function of folate and what amount is required
why is breakfast good
